The Strokes – Machu Picchu (Guitar)
Capo 1
Key
-
Versions
(5)
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
Note: at the Am7 chords, the guitar is arpeggiating a C chord whilst the bass is playing A.
For a single guitar arrangement you could play Am7, C or Am according to preference.
[Intro]
Dm Am7
Dm Am7 G
[Verse]
Dm Am7 I'm putting your patience to the test Dm Am7 G I'm putting your body on the line, for less Dm Am7 And didn't you know there was a choice? Dm Am7 G It's never yours but someone else's voice
G Gm
Dm Am7 Sellin' your body to the street Dm Am7 G I'm sending your girlfriends to the night, for cheap Dm Am7 Wearing a jacket made of meat Dm Am7 G Sealing a letter made with horse's feet G Gm And now you've heard that
[Chorus]
Dm G Waves turn to grey Dm G Life in the shade Dm G A violent crime Dm G And that's the USA Dm G Platinum's on the rise Dm G Playboys in the sky Dm G I'm just trying' to find... Dm G A mountain I can climb.
[Bridge]
Dm G
Dm G
Dm Am
Dm Am G
[Verse]
Dm Am7 I'm putting your patience to the test Dm Am7 G I'm putting your body on the line, for less Dm Am7 And didn't you know there was a choice? Dm Am7 G It's never yours but someone else's voice G Gm And now you've seen that...
[Chorus]
Dm G Blondes turn to grey Dm G Life in the shade. Dm G A violent crime, Dm G And that's the USA Dm G Porn's on the rise Dm G Psycho's in disguise. Dm G I'm just tryin' to find... Dm G A mountain I can climb.
G Dm
G Dm
G Dm Darling, ain't nobody gonna tell us G They're gonna be oh so jealous Dm We're gonna be oh so silent G They're gonna be stoned in silence Dm I didn't want to ask you baby G Dm7 Dm G I didn't want to have to ask anybody baby Dm7 Dm Is anyone asking may-be? G G7 Can anyone even hear me?
Dm C
Dm Why are you waiting C G beyond the door?
G Gm
[Chorus]
Dm G Life turns to dust, Dm G And rain it turns to rust. Dm G Gossip is the truth Dm G And money pays for the lies we trust. Dm G Your love is a surprise Dm G Homeless saints are in disguise Dm G I'm just tryin' to find Dm G A nice place for you and I
G Dm
G Dm